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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.16, 3,356.46 and 938.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.16, 3,356.46 and 938.28 is: 1,407.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.16 : 3,356.46 = 938.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.16/3,356.46 = 938.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.16x = 3,356.46 × 938.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.16x = 3,149,299.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,299.29/2,237.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.72

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